Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Hopestream is the defacto resource for parents who have a teen or young adult child who's misusing drugs or alcohol, hosted by Brenda Zane. Brenda is a Mayo Clinic Certified health & wellness coach, CRAFT-trained Parent Coach, and mom of a son who nearly lost his life to addiction. Guests include addiction, prevention, and treatment experts, family members impacted by their loved one's substance use, and wellness and self-care specialists. You'll also hear heartfelt messages from me, your host. It's a safe, nurturing respite from the chaos and confusion you live with. We gather in our private communities between the episodes in The Stream community for moms. Learn more at www.hopestreamcommunity.org/the-stream/.
Show episodes
Breaking Through Broken Communication: A Simple CRAFT Tool for Parents of Struggling Kids, with Brenda Zane
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Need a way to better navigate even the most challenging conversations? Over time, I"ve learned that making a request of someone can go south quickly when you don"t know how to set it up properly. In this "from-the-vault" episode from my 2021 archives (perfect for our summer slowdown while I rechar
Four Counterintuitive Parenting Moves If Your Child Has Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges, with Brenda Zane
ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode from the vault, I draw from my own experiences to share four counterintuitive strategies that can transform relationships and encourage healing when you"re parenting a young person struggling with substance use and mental health. I emphasize the importance of asking questions instead
What You May Not Want To Hear: Ten Hard Truths Parents Need To Know If Your Child Is Misusing Substances, with Brenda Zane
ABOUT THE EPISODE: This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2020 that is just as relevant today as it was then. The episode covers ten hard truths parents need to face when you recognize potential substance use, or if you know you’re dealing with an addiction. It’s a great episode for those who are new to the exper
Parenting Through the Messy and Bitter Times: Wisdom and Joy in the Face of A Child's Addiction, with Brenda Zane
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: It"s summer and we"re diving deep into the Hopestream episode vault to bring you some listener faves and a few that just work when you need connection and understanding. Today, you"ll hear about The Secret Menu, originally aired in August of 2023 - with the addition of a new story and insights. Som
From Chaos to Clarity: Parenting Kids Through Addiction with Healthy Boundaries and Autonomy, with Beth Hillman
ABOUT THE EPISODE: Figuring out your evolving role as a parent during your child’s adolescence is difficult, even if you aren’t dealing with substance misuse. The natural inclination to protect and nurture is already being challenged by your child’s growing sense of autonomy. You’re told to step back, control less, and
The Hidden Struggles You Can't Name: Debilitating Doubt & the Learning Curve When Your Child Struggles With Addiction, Part Two, with Cathy Cioth
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In part two of this two-part episode, Cathy and I dive deep into two more of those sneaky, often invisible struggles that so many of us experience when parenting through substance use and mental health challenges. PART TWO: In part two, we marvel at and empathize with you when it comes to the insan